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Minnesota Ski Pass required to use grants-in-aid trails for cross-country skiing (2005-02-01)

With the winter outdoor recreation underway, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds cross-country skiers that a Minnesota ski pass is required when using grants-in-aid trails.

The DNR has placed signs that designate trail systems where a ski pass is required. "Skiers must sign their ski pass and carry it when skiing," said DNR Chief Conservation Officer Mike Hamm. "If a conservation officer asks to see the ski pass, make sure it's readily available, otherwise enforcement action will be taken." Violators can be fined up to $300.

The ski pass, established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1983, not only provides funds for the grooming of public ski trails, but also pays for ski trail development and fall ski trail preparations.

"Ski pass fees help support Minnesota's nearly 1,800 mile designated cross-country ski trail system," Hamm said.

A daily ski pass costs $3. The yearly individual ski pass costs $10. All cross-country skiers on public ski trails who are age16 and above must have a valid Minnesota Ski Pass.

"We hope cross-country skiers will help local clubs and organizations maintain and groom trail systems by purchasing a ski pass," Hamm said.

The grants-in-aid program for ski trails is funded through the number of ski passes sold to users.

 

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